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OK SB1046
OK SB1046Alcoholic beverages; licenses; establishing certain limits for licensure. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-101, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 338, O.S.L. 2023, and 2-161 (37A O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2-101), which relate to annual license fees and curbside pickup and delivery; defining terms; establishing certain license; providing certain requirements for license; providing that a certain amount of a certain license fee is to be deposited into the Alcohol Abuse Revolving Fund; determining certain abilities; establishing certain limits for license holders; establishing certain renewal requirements; determining certain requirements for charges; providing certain exceptions; promulgating certain enforcement; establishing certain violations; establishing certain requirements for certain applicants; requiring certain notice for certain application denials; allowing certain purchases of certain licenses; promulgating certain rules; establishing certain license fees; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; including certain licenses; permitting certain action; establishing certain protections for certain licensees; establishing certain responsibilities; establishing certain license privileges; requiring certain pricing; establishing certain limitations on certain delivery areas; omitting certain licensees; creating the Alcohol Abuse Revolving Fund; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill comprehensively updates Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage licensing and delivery regulations, making significant changes to how alcohol can be sold and delivered in the state. The bill modifies existing license fees for various types of alcohol-related businesses, ranging from brewers and distillers to retailers, and introduces new provisions for alcohol delivery services. Key changes include creating a new delivery service license that allows third-party vendors to deliver alcoholic beverages from licensed retailers, establishing strict requirements for delivery drivers and service providers, such as age verification, identification scanning, and mandatory training. The bill also creates an Alcohol Abuse Revolving Fund, with $3 from each delivery driver license to be used for alcohol abuse treatment. Additionally, the legislation standardizes delivery regulations across different types of alcohol retailers, including spirits stores, restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience stores, while setting specific limitations on delivery areas, pricing, and operational practices. The bill aims to provide a comprehensive framework for alcohol delivery in Oklahoma, balancing consumer convenience with responsible alcohol distribution and sales practices.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Third Reading, Measure failed: Ayes: 31 Nays: 61 (on 05/06/2025)
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